Control sentiments against opposing party

11:26 PM,
Sep. 30, 2012

Written by

Billy Tedreck
Writers Group

Much hoopla has been made about the anti-Obama sentiment in our community as manifested in media reports of vulgar gestures and even vandalism directed toward those sporting Obama bumper stickers and/or yard signs. Most of us will agree that such displays of vitriol or incivility have no place in society and cannot be condoned or justified regardless of political persuasion.

Having said that, we recognize that passions run deep and we are experiencing politics of polarization. Try putting up a Romney sign on a lawn in a neighborhood in West Hollywood, San Francisco or Chicago and see how ...